Four Civilians Dead in Militant Attack in J&K’s Rajouri, 6 Injured

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JAMMU — At least four civilians were killed and six other injured in a militant attack at a village in J&K’s Rajouri district on Sunday evening, police said.

Police sources said militants fired at three houses in Dangri village, around 8 km away from Rajouri town.

“Militants fired at civilians living in three houses in Dangri village, injuring 10 people. While doctors said 3 injured had been declared as brought dead, another succumbed to critical injuries in the hospital,” a police official said.

“Senior police and military officers reached the village to supervise the cordon and search operation to nab the terrorists,” a source said.

The injured are being airlifted to the Jammu Medical College Hospital for specialised treatment, an official said. — IANS

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